GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
lethalof, relating to, or causing death